Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual page 213

To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance
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when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D. If in the M or S
mode, the transmission shift range position must be in 6 or lower. (P. 229)
Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long downhill
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grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre-
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quently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking
efficiency.
Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle' s engine may overheat on hot
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days (at temperatures over 85F [30C]) when driving up a long or steep
grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, imme-
diately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. (P. 668)
Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle' s and the trailer' s wheels
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when parking. Put the transmission in P and apply the parking brake. Avoid
parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the follow-
ing:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
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Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle' s and trailer' s
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wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the
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blocks absorb the load.
Shift into P and apply the parking brake.
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Turn off the engine.
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When restarting after parking on a slope:
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With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal
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depressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
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If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
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(P. 236)
Release the brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away from the wheel
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blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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